A new seminar series dedicated to advancing education research in Kerala was launched on October 19, 2023, in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The series is a collaborative initiative between the Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust (VMFT), the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences(TISS).
The inaugural event of the series was officiated by the esteemed Finnish Ambassador to India, His Excellency Kimmo Lähdevirta. In his address, Ambassador Lähdevirta expressed his delight at the collaboration and highlighted the interest and enthusiasm in Finland concerning the educational landscape in Kerala. He also emphasized the pivotal role that education research plays in fostering mutual growth and collaborative efforts in education.
The seminar series will focus on three pivotal domains: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, the Future of Work and the Future of Education, and Language, Culture, and Identity. The inaugural seminar in the series is scheduled for December 6-7, 2023, at CDS and will employ a hybrid format to engage participants from Kerala, across India, and around the globe. The University of Jyväskylä in Finland will play an active role in this intellectual odyssey.
The launch of the seminar series is a significant development for education research in Kerala. The series offers the promise of fresh insights and collaborative opportunities.
